KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
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KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
42m ago
Severe thunderstorms will approach North TX overnight tonight. These storms will weaken and continue across the region Friday morning. Main threats are large hail to 2.5" in diameter, damaging winds to 70 mph, with a few tornadoes possible as well. Have multiple ways to receive warnings and ensure they will wake you up at night ..read more
KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
42m ago
Severe thunderstorms will approach North TX overnight tonight. These storms will weaken and continue across the region Friday morning. Main threats are large hail to 2.5" in diameter, damaging winds to 70 mph, with a few tornadoes possible as well. Have multiple ways to receive warnings and ensure they will wake you up at night ..read more
KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
11h ago
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – One of Killeen's largest celebrations is taking place this Friday and Saturday!
The annual Celebrate Killeen Multicultural Festival will be coming to Historic Downtown Killeen. The two-day free event is located at 200 East Avenue D, and provides a variety of family-friendly entertainment. The Festival will run from 6 p.m. - 10p.m. on Friday, and from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Saturday.
Event organizers say the Celebrate Killeen Multicultural Festival is a celebration of the city’s history, diversity and culture. It wil ..read more
KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
1d ago
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - The Killeen Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Unit needs your help to identify a suspect in an Aggravated Robbery of a Business.
The Killeen Police Department responded to a robbery at a business in the 2100 block of S WS Young Drive around 1:14 a.m. Wednesday. It was reported a man entered the business, displayed a large knife/machete type weapon and demanded property and cash. The suspect fled the business on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash and property. No injuries were reported.
(Courtesy: Killeen Police Department)(Courtesy: Killeen Police Department ..read more
KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
1d ago
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - An arrest has been made and narcotics have been seized at an event held at a lounge in Killeen.
Detectives with the Killeen Police Department's Special Investigation Division conducted a special detail at the LQ Lounge, located at 810 N. WS Young Drive, on Saturday. This was due to a citizen’s complaint about an event at this location.
During the operation, officers arrested one person for Possession of Controlled Substance.
A narcotics search warrant was executed, and detectives seized 26 grams of Marijuana (leaf), six grams of THC Wax Substance, 6.55 pounds of THC l ..read more
KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
2d ago
Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) - A 46-year-old man is being held on felony charges after shots were fired following a minor traffic crash and road rage incident in Killeen.
KPD spokesperson Ofelia Miramontez said Derywin Dobel Williams was taken into custody in the drive-thru lane of the Wendy's Restaurant in the 2000 block of East Central Texas Expressway Sunday night after the victim was shot in the leg.
Police said they got a call to this location at 9:28 p.m. Sunday in reference to a crash in the drive-thru. While they were on the way, they were notified there was a shooting related to the crash.
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KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
3d ago
Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) - A 28-year-old man has been charged with capital murder in the death of a two-year-old child in Killeen.
Bond was set at $1 million for Ronald Vernon Legette. Killeen Police Department spokesperson Ofelia Miramontez said an investigation indicated the victim was hit with a belt and a stick. The child's father is accused of using a closed fist to spank the child, and was also accused of pushing and shaking her.
The police statement said the victim's mother said she witnessed the child being hit with fists and other objects. Police said the child's mother witnessed the chil ..read more
KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
3d ago
Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) - Bond has been set at a half-million dollars for a 22-year-old man now formally charged with murder in a Killeen Southside Drive homicide.
Xavier Mason Stokes has been charged in the death of 33-year-old Tres Maurice Carter. Killeen Police were called to the 900 block of Southside Drive at 10:05 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, on a report of a shooting and found the victim. Killeen EMS performed live-saving measures and transported the victim to the Darnall Army Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Man charged with capital murder in Killeen child death
Stokes was ta ..read more
KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
4d ago
Pleasant weather will continue through today and tomorrow with highs generally in the 60s and 70s with overnight lows in the 40s and 50s. Skies will generally remain clear ..read more
KWKT FOX 44 » Killeen
5d ago
A few more rounds of widespread showers and storms will continue through this evening before everything moves out of our area after midnight. A few strong storms are possible this afternoon south of I-20 into Central Texas. Heavy rain may also result in minor or urban flooding, especially over those locations that saw heavy rain this morning ..read more